US Bridges

SR 24 over Smith Creek

Good

Wilkinson County, Mississippi · 14.7 MI W US 61 · Structure no. 310002407900450

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 24 over Smith Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 24 over Smith Creek in Wilkinson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR 24
CrossesSmith Creek
Location14.7 MI W US 61
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates31.14252, -91.51374
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 24 over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 24 over Smith Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 24 over Smith Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 24 over Smith Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 24 over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.